Action
Action games revolve around player-controlled characters engaging in combat with opponents using various means such as swords, fists, magic, or other weapons. While they may have a narrative, gameplay takes precedence. Examples include Devil May Cry, Dead Cells, Bloodborne, Spider-Man, Street Fighter, and Ninja Gaiden.
Adventure
Adventure games aim to immerse players in narrative-driven worlds where action may be secondary or absent. The player often has freedom to explore and engage with the world. Notable examples include The Legend of Zelda series, Myst, Until Dawn, Metroid, and Red Dead Redemption.
Platformer
Platformers challenge players to navigate virtual obstacle courses by jumping and traversing platforms. They can be level-based or open-world. Examples include Mario games, Celeste, Donkey Kong, Kirby, Mega Man, Ratchet and Clank, and Sonic.
Puzzle
Puzzle games test mental capabilities by requiring players to solve puzzles using logic, pattern recognition, and other cognitive skills. Examples include Sudoku, Crosswords, Fez, SpaceChem, Portal, and Baba is You.
Role-Playing
Role-playing games (RPGs) involve embodying characters that grow in strength or ability over the course of an adventure. This growth can be through experience points, levels, or equipment. Examples include Baldur’s Gate 3, Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest, Skyrim, Fallout, and most massively multiplayer online role-playing games (MMORPGs).
Strategy
Strategy games involve managing one or more units towards a goal or defeating enemy forces. They can be turn-based or real-time and are often played from a third-person or overhead perspective. Examples include Civilization, XCOM, Sim City, Starcraft, and Fire Emblem.
Shooter
Shooters focus primarily on the use of weapons, such as guns, bows, or magic, to engage in combat. The perspective can be first-person or third-person. Notable shooter games include Doom, Halo, Call of Duty, Gears of War, and Counter-Strike.
Sports
Sports games are virtual representations of real-world sports. They may include modifications or create entirely new sports. Examples include Madden NFL, FIFA, NBA 2K, NHL, Mario Golf, and Mario Kart.
